Set background using LinearGradientBrush

Example to set background using LinearGradientBrush.

    <Grid x:Name="root">
        <Grid.Background>
            <LinearGradientBrush StartPoint="0 0" EndPoint="1 0">
                <GradientStop Offset="0" Color="Red" />
                <GradientStop Offset="1" Color="Blue" />
            </LinearGradientBrush>
        </Grid.Background>
    </Grid>